HyperDic: trestle

English > 2 senses of the word trestle:
NOUNartifacttrestlea supporting tower used to support a bridge
artifacttrestlesawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop
trestle > pronunciation
Soundstreh'sahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > trestle: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA supporting tower used to support a bridge.
Part ofbridge, spanA structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Broadersupporting towerA tower that serves to support something
Spanishcaballete
Catalancavallet
English > trestle: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningsawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop.
Part oftrestle tableA table supported on trestles
Broadersawhorse, horse, sawbuck, buckA framework for holding wood that is being sawed
Spanishcaballete
Catalancavallet

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